noun🔗ShareMetal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die."The electrician connected the wires to the light switch. "materialtechnicalelectronicselectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable."The electrician connected the wires to the new light fixture. "materialutilitytechnologyelectronicselectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA metal conductor that carries electricity."The lamp wouldn't turn on because the wires inside the base were loose. "electronicstechnologyelectricutilitydevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA fence made of usually barbed wire."The farmer fixed the wires around the pasture to keep the cows from escaping. "propertymaterialenvironmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA finish line of a racetrack."The horse surged forward and crossed the wires to win the race. "sportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA telecommunication wire or cable"The telephone company uses wires to connect our houses to the internet. "communicationelectronicstechnologyutilitysignalmachinedeviceelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) An electric telegraph; a telegram.""I'll send the news by wires tonight, as the phone lines are down." "communicationtechnologyelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hidden listening device on the person of an undercover operative for the purposes of obtaining incriminating spoken evidence."The detective wore wires during the meeting with the suspect to record their conversation. "policetechnologycommunicationdeviceelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA deadline or critical endpoint."This election is going to go right to the wire"businessjobcommunicationtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA wire strung with beads and hung horizontally above or near the table which is used to keep score."After each round of the game, we moved beads on the wires to keep track of our scores. "gameitemsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(usually in the plural) Any of the system of wires used to operate the puppets in a puppet show; hence, the network of hidden influences controlling the action of a person or organization; strings."to pull the wires for office"entertainmentorganizationsystemtechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(thieves' slang) A pickpocket who targets women."The police are investigating a series of thefts at the local mall, and suspect a group of wires is responsible. "personjobsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA covert signal sent between people cheating in a card game."During the poker game, Tony kept coughing a certain way, and Maria suspected they were sending wires to each other about their hands. "communicationgamesignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA knitting needle."My grandmother used her wires to knit me a warm scarf for the winter. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe slender shaft of the plumage of certain birds."The museum displayed a collection of hummingbird wings, showing the delicate wires supporting their iridescent feathers. "birdanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing."We need to wire that hole in the fence."materialtechnicalutilityagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo string on a wire."wire beads"technologycommunicationutilityelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo equip with wires for use with electricity."Do you know how to wire a plug?"utilitytechnologyelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo add something into an electrical system by means of wiring; to incorporate or include something."The electrician will wire the new security camera into the house's existing system tomorrow. "technologyelectronicselectricutilitytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(usually passive) To fix or predetermine (someone's personality or behaviour) in a particular way."Growing up in a family of doctors, he felt wired to follow the same path, even though his passion was art. "mindcharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo send a message or monetary funds to another person through a telecommunications system, formerly predominantly by telegraph."The detective wired ahead, hoping that the fugitive would be caught at the railway station."technologycommunicationbusinessfinanceinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make someone tense or psyched up. See also adjective wired."Coffee late at night wires me good and proper."mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo install eavesdropping equipment."The detective suspected the office was being wired, so he carefully checked for hidden microphones. "technologyelectronicspolicecommunicationdeviceserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo snare by means of a wire or wires."The poachers tried to wire the rabbit, but it escaped their trap. "technologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place (a ball) so that the wire of a wicket prevents a successful shot."The experienced bowler wired the ball close to the leg stump, making it nearly impossible for the batsman to score. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading